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Where Should A Franchisor Set Up Its Headquarters?
What is the best location in the United States for a franchisor to set up its headquarters? That is the question I recently posed to the ABA Forum on Franchising Listserv. The query elicited a flurry of fascinating responses, many of them quite detailed and well-considered.
Most of those responding felt that their own city and state was the “best” place for a franchisor to be headquartered. I suppose that is understandable because: 1) most people live where they do by choice and, presumably, do so because they like it there; and 2) franchise attorneys are always eager to have more franchisors nearby who might serve as sources of potential work. However, after sifting through the responses and discounting local bias, there appeared to be at least a general consensus concerning the factors that should be considered in deciding where a franchisor, given the choice, should set up its headquarters (even while there was considerably less agreement concerning actual geographic location). Below, in no particular order, are the factors that people responding to my inquiry most frequently identified.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.